6 Apps That Can Help You Save Money
In this economy, saving money has become a way of life. Saving is easier than ever, though, with an abundance of apps for finding great prices, cashing in on coupons, and staying in touch without going over on your cellular plan minutes. Here are the top six apps to help you save on virtually everything.
1. RedLaser Price Finding App
Redlaser is a highly rated app which helps you find the best prices on items online or in brick and mortar stores. This app is free, and works especially well for local shopping. The only downside to RedLaser is that it does not usually give the cost of shipping and handling charges or taxes. However, it’s heavenly during the busy holiday season and anytime you’re shopping for big-ticket items.
2. Shop Savvy Barcode Scanning App
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Shop Savvy works much like RedLaser, but you can scan the barcode of any item in any store and find where the best prices are offered. If you’re in a high-end department store and want to find another retailer with a lower price, this app is for you. It works equally well in comparing online stores and local retailers. Another benefit to Shop Savvy is the ability to see customer reviews of the product along with the price.
3. Saving Star Coupon App
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Saving Star is perfect for coupon clippers. It helps you redeem paperless coupons, and while you use it you’re racking up points to redeem for rewards or cash. You can enter your customer loyalty cards into the app and find electronic coupons that fit into your shopping habits. It keeps track of your savings, and allows you to put those funds into your bank account, into gift cards or donate the savings to charity.
4. PetrolPrices Fuel Price Finder App
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PetrolPrices lets you locate the lowest fuel prices in any location. This app is perfect for people who are often in areas they’re not familiar with. Nothing is more infuriating than driving two blocks after a fill up and seeing a lower price on petrol. The app will also give you directions to the station with the lowest price, another perk for travelers.
5. Carticipate Carpool Finding App
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A great way to cut expenses is to carpool, and this app helps you find other price conscious commuters to team up with. Though the app doesn’t work on all smartphone platforms, it does work with Facebook. So, if you have the Facebook app, you can use it on any smartphone.
6. Skype Phone Calling App
Do you ever wish you could switch to a lower cost cellular plan to save some money? Download the free Skype app and you can drop to a lower calling plan to slash cellular bills enormously. Skype works with international calls, too, so it’s the perfect solution for business and family calls overseas.
There is no end to money-saving apps available. These six are useful and highly rated, but others are also available, depending on which cellular platform you use. For example, BlackBerry 10 users can take advantage of the grocery savings app Grocery King. Check your app store for the best rated and most useful money-saving apps for your phone.
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